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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Shows & fairs

Shows & fairs, 1928

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Harden Wins Toompang Cup Finals of Polo Carnival Played Minor Trophy Goes to Wagga Team. Spectacular Play in the Final Matches Yesterday

The Young Chronicle · Friday 27 July 1928 · page 1

Clouds gave way to a little bright sunshine for the last day of the annual carnival of the Burrangong Polo Club yesterday, when the finals of the Toompang and Barwang Cup competitions were played…

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Carnival Spirit Masks and Dominoes Annual Hospital Ball

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 4

Masks and dominoes, and a sprinkling of fancy costumes, helped to stimulate the carnival spirit which dominated the annual…

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South Coast Exhibit at the Royal Show

The Yass Courier · Thursday 2 August 1928 · page 1

At the last meeting of the Kiama Agricultural Society’s committee (says the ‘Independent’), it was moved by Messrs Craig and Chittick…

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Show Points

The Young Chronicle · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

At the meeting of the Show Committee yesterday: COMPETITION. It was decided to hold the usual…

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The Show

The Young Chronicle · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 1

The monthly meeting of the Show committee was held yesterday afternoon, when Mr. Charles Crichton presided…

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Show Luncheon Booths

The Young Chronicle · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 2

Luncheon booths at the show have definitely been allotted to the Methodist Church mid the Church of England…

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Canberra Polo Carnival Semi-Final Results CANBERRA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 3 August 1928 · page 8

The semi-finals in the polo carnival were .played yesterday. Of the teams which took part in the quarter-finals, Harden Impressed the most…

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Canberra Polo Carnival

The Yass Courier · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 5

In the first semi-final of the Canberra (beaten teams) Cup, played on Thursday, Yass was given a handicap of 1½ goals against Cooma B, but was the…

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Harden Victorious Canberra Polo Carnival CANBERRA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 6 August 1928 · page 6

The Harden quartette demonstrated its superiority yesterday when it inflicted defeat on Cooma A by 6 to 3 and secured possession of the…

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Chamber of Commerce Carnival

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 4

At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce on Friday the question of a carnival is to be discussed…

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Wool Report London Sales Show Weakness

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 August 1928 · page 6

Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Ltd., report: Difficulties are still being experienced in disposing of scouted skin wool and buyers are complaining of…

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Proposed Carnival

The Young Chronicle · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

A good attendance of members of the Chamber of Commerce is hoped for to-night, as the proposed carnival will be discussed…

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Young Two-days' Show

The Burrowa News · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 5

After many years' experience of conducting a three-days' Show, the Committee of the Young P. & A. Association has decided to limit the…

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Sale of Show Rights

The Young Chronicle · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

To-morrow Messrs. Martin & Marshall, the P. and A. Association's honorary auctioneers for the current year, will auction the rights of the…

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Sporting Notes and News. Hockey. Through a Smile. How Young Girls Lost Trophy. Grenfell Carnival

The Young Chronicle · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

At Grenfell Carnival on Wednesday last Young A grade was successful in winning their match against the Cowra team. The game was a very…

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CROOKWELL A.P. AND H. Affiliation With Fruitgrowers CROOKWELL

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 2

A committee meeting of the, Crook-well A.P. and H. Society was held on Friday when there was a Good attendance…

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Show Jottings

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 1

Young Show is now approaching very fast and the "'Chronicle" will keep in touch with the public, making occasional announcements of…

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The Show Luncheon

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 2

The Show Committee has again entrusted the catering arrangements for their official luncheon booth to the Ladies' committee of the Methodist…

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Show Rights. Sold by Public Auction

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 14 August 1928 · page 2

A sum of £141 was realised for the publican's rights at the forthcoming Young Show, at the auction sale conducted by Messrs. Mortin and…

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Hockey Carnival Queensland Beats N.S.W. ADELAIDE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 15 August 1928 · page 6

The All Australia men's hockey carnival was continued yesterday. Queensland had an easy victory from New South Wales, winning by seven…

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